علاج سرطان البلعوم الفموي المتقدم محليًا (قاعدة اللسان، الحنك الرخو، أو اللوزتان) في سياق حالة HPV/p16

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1. These are larger cancers in the back of the tongue, soft palate, and tonsils that have grown into nearby tissues, and/or have spread to nearby lymph nodes in the neck.
2. In general, this includes most stage III, IVA, and IVB p16/HPV-negative cancers and most stage I, II, and III p16/HPV-positive cancers in the TNM system.
3. Most locally advanced oropharyngeal cancers are treated with chemoradiation.
4. Sometimes, chemo might be given as the first treatment, followed by radiation alone or chemoradiation, and then surgery if needed.
5. Surgery might also be an option as the first treatment if the surgeon thinks the cancer can be removed safely.